FRENCH LEAVE

By P G Wodehouse

Synopsis

The Marquis de Maufringneuse was a gentleman of expensive tastes and no money. His persuasive charm takes him into rich American society with surprising results.

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Narrator	Terrence Hardiman
Length	6hrs 30mins
Catalogue No.	4876
Publisher	Barrie & Jenkins

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